Can you play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) on Mac?
Yes. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) has a Mac version, so Sommelier installs that one: no Wine, no setup.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) is rated “Works”
The developers ship Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) for Mac. When you install it through Sommelier, the Mac build goes in instead of the Windows one, so there is no Windows layer in between and nothing to translate while you play.
- Mac versionYes, native
- Single-playerYes
- Anti-cheatVAC
- Windows build usesDirectX 9
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
Which Mac can run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)?
| How it runs | Native Mac build No Wine involved. |
|---|---|
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
| Disk space | 12 GB |
Where to get Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
- Steam
- DeveloperInfinity Ward
- Released2009
- Download size12 GB
Sommelier installs the game from your own library. You buy it in the store as usual; Sommelier does not sell games. See it on Steam
Where this rating comes from
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
- Anti-cheat on Linux (AreWeAntiCheatYet)Supported
- Last checkedOctober 24, 2026
Ratings combine Valve’s Steam Deck rating, anti-cheat data and our own checks. When the facts change, the status here follows.
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War ThunderQuestions about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) on Mac
Do I need Windows to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) on Mac?
No. Sommelier installs the Mac version of the game, so Windows is not involved at all.
Does online play work in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) on Mac?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) uses VAC. Whether that lets a Mac in is the first thing Sommelier checks, and the result is in the rating above.
Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) run on an Intel Mac?
It depends on how the developer built the Mac version. Sommelier checks that before you install and tells you.
Can I use a controller with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) on Mac?
Yes. macOS supports Xbox and DualSense controllers over Bluetooth or USB. Whether Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) has full controller support is shown on its store page.
Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) on your Mac
Sommelier is a free app that tells you before you download whether a game will run, and sets it up for you.